The primary focus of Dairy Technology Courses is to train and guide the students regarding the different aspects related to the dairy industry. These include processing, packaging, transporting, storing and distributing the dairy products.
The course involves the studying of the science of nutrition, biochemistry as well as bacteriology. The student enrolled in a Dairy Technology course is given valuable training regarding the different methods and processes that can be used to prevent the damage and wastage of milk related products.
The study of Dairy Technology kicked off in 1946 in India. Anand Milk Union Limited is credited with popularizing this branch of study. In the long run it has proved to bear many fruits for the dairy industry as it produces experienced and knowledgeable professionals who are a boon for the industry.
Studying Dairy Technology in India
Due to the immense importance of the field of study the Indians have developed an excellent infrastructure for the study of Dairy Technology. There are institutes that will offer a four year Bachelors degree in the field. You also have the option to enroll for a two year diploma course as well as a vocational training course. Students who have graduated in Diary Technology can further pursue their Masters in dairy science, dairy microbiology, dairy husbandry and dairy chemistry etc.
Where to study?
This is an extremely good question because you are likely to be overwhelmed with the number of institutes that offer Dairy Technology courses on different levels in India. It is however imperative that you make the right choice and go for an institute that is well renowned for its studies in this department.
Some of the leading institutes offering Dairy Technology courses are:
Dairy Science Institute, Mumbai
West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences
Kerala Agricultural University
Rajasthan Agricultural University
College of Dairy Science, Udaipur
Other than the above mentioned institutes you can search for institutes offering dairy technology courses in various provinces.
Eligibility criteria for Dairy technology courses
To apply for an undergraduate program in Dairy Technology the candidate must have completed his Higher Secondary education. He must have chemistry, physics and mathematics as compulsory subjects in order to take an entrance test in to the program. A graduate in Dairy Technology can then apply for a post graduate degree in the field.
Why study dairy technology?
The demand for industry ready dairy technologists has greatly increased since the inception of operation flood and the formation of the National Dairy Development Board in India. The industry now requires young, talented and educated people who can take charge of the designing as well as development and execution of various projects in the field. A graduate may also be offered openings in dairy equipment manufacturing plants.
The typical job for a graduate of Dairy Technology in India is that of a supervisor in plant design, project execution and equipment development. Graduates can also work as dairy consultants. The knowledge of the field also makes the person capable to run a dairy enterprise.
Countries like Switzerland, Australia and Denmark are places you can look for jobs after completing your Dairy Technology courses. Qualified professionals get hired in research departments or as food inspectors and quality control officers in dairy plants abroad.
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i have completed my hotel management from institute of I.H.M.MUMBAI.im keen on knowing if any courses i could pursue in post graduation related to food/dairy industry????
Respected sir,
I am intersted in doing a under graduate course about
B.TECH IN DAIRY TECHNOLOGY,but from abroad.Most probably from USA.Sir can u suggest me the university’s name and the place.
waitng for your good response.
I am pursuing B.TECH.DAIRY.TECHNOLOGY.I am searching for the job in this feild.can u suggest and help me.
sir,
i am studying dairy technology in nepal and want to further my master program in india…any help?
i have completed my intermediate this year. i m interested in b.tech dairy tech… but i have got 55.6% aggregate in +2 exams…….. so please suggest me any good institute from where i can do my course…please mail me quickly….
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im doin my final year of architecture. i have chosen a topic to design a dairy complex in indore as my thesis project. so i was wondering is ther any book tht clearly shows the bye laws required or the min standards required to be followed while making a dairy plant
sir icompleted msc dairy science& ilike to do phd in dairy microbiology plz suggest me any good intitution
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Dear Amit,
How come you forget to mention about NDRI (National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana) which is the premier institute in dairying not only in india but no.1 in Asia and 4th in the world in Dairying field in terms of not only education but research related activities.
Hi All,
I compeleted my master education in microbilology and i am looking to do dairy technology can you please suggest me the colleges, currently i am staying in hyderabad(andhra pradesh).
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hii,
i just wanna do diploma in dairy technology in Hyderabad can u people suggest any institution please………………..
i m persuing Mtech in food technology after this i want to do phD in food/dairy technology so plz suggest me the institutions having phD IN INDIA…………
can any one pls pls pls suggest me a good institute abroad for bachelors in dairy technology….
SIR,
i am studying dairy technology in nepal and want to further my master program in india…any help?
hi i m planning to do diploma in dairy technology(DDT) from IGNOU.. ijust want to know the demand for this n related career
i want to knw whether there is any course for dairy technology in kolkata…..any short term or diploma course wld do
am intersted to do master degree in abroad so tel me your valuable suggestion about abroad studies and place where am goingto do?
i have completed my +2 in nepal faculty of management ..can i join bachelor in dairy technology…???plz sent me suggestions…..
Dear sir,
I’ve completed my 12th standard in Tamil Nadu with PCM as major subjects.. please help me find some college offering dairy tech in india
i had completed 12th standard and looking for dairy management courses in tamilnadu pls gudie me the offering university(distance)